San Nicolas Island, California Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- High Tide at 4:48 AM — 3.0 ft (0.91 m)
- Low Tide at 11:02 AM — 1.0 ft (0.30 m)
- High Tide at 5:45 PM — 4.4 ft (1.34 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (34% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 7:03 AM, 7:27 PM
Solunar Minor Periods: 1:14 AM, 2:02 PM
Fishing Rating: fair
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 2026-06-09 | H 4:48 AM (3.0 ft), L 11:02 AM (1.0 ft), H 5:45 PM (4.4 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Wed | 2026-06-10 | L 12:47 AM (1.0 ft), H 6:18 AM (2.9 ft), L 11:48 AM (1.3 ft), H 6:21 PM (4.9 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Thu | 2026-06-11 | L 1:40 AM (0.3 ft), H 7:34 AM (2.9 ft), L 12:35 PM (1.5 ft), H 6:59 PM (5.4 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Fri | 2026-06-12 | L 2:29 AM (-0.5 ft), H 8:39 AM (3.1 ft), L 1:22 PM (1.7 ft), H 7:41 PM (5.8 ft) | Waning Crescent | fair |
| Sat | 2026-06-13 | L 3:16 AM (-1.1 ft), H 9:36 AM (3.2 ft), L 2:11 PM (1.8 ft), H 8:26 PM (6.1 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Sun | 2026-06-14 | L 4:03 AM (-1.5 ft), H 10:29 AM (3.3 ft), L 3:01 PM (1.9 ft), H 9:13 PM (6.3 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Mon | 2026-06-15 | L 4:51 AM (-1.7 ft), H 11:19 AM (3.4 ft), L 3:52 PM (1.9 ft), H 10:02 PM (6.3 ft) | New Moon | excellent |
| Tue | 2026-06-16 | L 5:39 AM (-1.6 ft), H 12:10 PM (3.4 ft), L 4:46 PM (1.9 ft), H 10:52 PM (6.1 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is low tide at San Nicolas Island, California?
Today's low tide at San Nicolas Island, California is at 11:02 AM with a tide height of 1.0 ft (0.30 m) below MLLW. The full 7-day tide chart is on this page, sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
When is high tide at San Nicolas Island, California?
Today's high tide at San Nicolas Island, California is at 4:48 AM with a tide height of 3.0 ft (0.91 m) above MLLW. A second high tide follows at 5:45 PM (4.4 ft). Most species feed most actively in the two hours leading up to high tide.
What's the tide chart for San Nicolas Island?
San Nicolas Island, California has 2 high tides and 1 low tide today. The 7-day chart on this page shows tide heights, moon phases, and solunar feeding periods, all sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
What's the best fishing time at San Nicolas Island today?
Based on the latest data, today's fishing rating at San Nicolas Island, California is fair. The solunar major period starts at 7:03 AM — fish typically feed most aggressively during this window.
Are tide predictions for San Nicolas Island accurate?
Yes — HookCast uses tide predictions from NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products (CO-OPS), the official US tidal data source. Predictions for San Nicolas Island, California are typically within ±5 minutes of observed tide times and ±0.2 ft of observed heights, except during major storm surges.
What other fishing spots are near San Nicolas Island?
Nearby NOAA tidal stations include Prisoners Harbor, Santa Cruz Island, Wilson Cove, San Clemente Island, Catalina Harbor, Santa Catalina Island, Bechers Bay, Santa Rosa Island, Port Hueneme. Each location has its own tide chart, fishing score, and 7-day forecast on HookCast.
San Nicolas Island Tide Chart
Tide times, moon phases & solunar feeding periods
Weather ForecastTide + Solunar Insightfair
Best window: Solunar Major at 7:03 AM. Focus on moving water during tide changes for best results.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
Waning Crescent
34% illuminated
Lighter solunar influence — focus fishing around major periods for best results
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — San Nicolas Island
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